International
Release of Hercules: The Thracian Wars brought ahead to 25 July
MUMBAI: The release of Hercules: The Thracian Wars, that was originally scheduled for release 8 August, 2014, has been preponed to 25 July Paramount has announced.
The film, based on Radical Studios‘ graphic novel Hercules: The Thracian Wars, stars Dwayne Johnson in the title role.
While no other films are currently slated for release on the same date, the move to bring down the film‘s release to July puts the film one week after the release of two major summer films like The Hobbit: There and Back Again and X-Men: Days of Future Past that are both to release on 18 July.
The film is being produced by Beau Flynn, Barry Levine and Ratner and executively produced by Peter Berg, Sarah Aubrey and Jesse Berger.
International
Russia-India cinematic spectacle Persimmon of My Love set for grand Moscow debut
Hindi cinema style musical revives Indo-Soviet cinema ties for today
MUMBAI: A new chapter in cross-border storytelling is set to unfold as Persimmon of My Love gears up for its premiere in Moscow on 1 April 2026, marking the first large-scale cinematic collaboration between Russia and India in decades.
Positioned as a modern nod to the cultural exchange that once brought Indian classics to Soviet audiences, the film blends Hindi cinema flair with Russian storytelling, aiming to rekindle a long-standing cinematic friendship.
Directed by Marius Weisberg, the musical comedy follows two brothers navigating a lively world of music, family and romance. The lead roles are played by Demis Karibidis and Mikhail Galustyan, with Karibidis also contributing as a screenwriter.
Shot entirely in India, the production leans heavily into Hindi cinema style spectacle. Filming took place across Mumbai studios and the cities of Udaipur and Jodhpur, whose architecture was used to create the fictional setting of Khurmada. A crew of over 350 worked on the project, with large-scale sequences featuring up to 1,000 extras.
The film also brings Indian creative talent into the mix. Dance sequences are choreographed by Jay Kumar, while music by Zurab Matua features songs in both Hindi and Russian, adding to its cross-cultural appeal.
Backed by TNT channel, MyWayStudio and the Russian Cinema Fund, the project reflects a broader push to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries.
With its mix of colour, comedy and cross-border collaboration, Persimmon of My Love is not just a film release but a reminder that cinema, much like music, travels well across borders.
